Makes one 8-inch cheesecake Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted Cheesecake Ingredients 1 1/4 lb cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 5 eggs 1 egg yolk 1/3 cup […]
Chicken Liver Pâté With Apples & Cognac
Makes 2 quarts Ingredients 1 lb chicken livers, cleaned and dried Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed 3 shallots, sliced 1 garlic clove, sliced 1 thyme sprig 1 bay leaf 1 apple, Gala or Fuji, peeled, cored, […]
Chicken-Fried Turkey with Cranberry Relish
Makes 8 servings Inspired by the German influences on regional cuisine, this chicken-friend turkey is our take on an untraditional central Texas-inspired Thanksgiving dish. We made a tangy cranberry relish in place of savory and tart braised cabbage, which is perfectly matched for anything you might find on your holiday […]
Chile-Roasted Peanuts with Dried Cherries
Makes 1 lb Raisins can be used instead of cherries, but the sweet-tart flavor and plump juicy flesh of the cherries make the mixture extra special and are well worth the expense. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter 1 lb raw unsalted peanuts 1 tablespoon mild chile powder 2 […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes about 32 cookies Ingredients 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 1/4 sticks (18 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 (12 […]
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Makes 45 cookies Make these cookies super-size to take on picnics or serve at kids parties, or miniaturize them to include as part of a cookie plate to serve at a tea or reception. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 […]
Chocolate Mint Cookies
Makes about 3 dozen cookies Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 4 1/2 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped and melted 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon mint extract 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 […]
Chocolate Mousse
Makes 4 to 6 servings Heating the egg whites and egg yolks not only pasteurizes them, making them safe to eat without further cooking, but it also dissolves the sugar and denatures the proteins. This creates a smooth and strong structure in your egg foams that helps to keep your […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
Makes 8 servings This may be an icebox cake recipe, but the beauty of an icebox cake is that it requires no recipe. Simple layer your favorite cookie (graham crackers, chocolate chip, snickerdoodles!) with something creamy (pudding, whipped cream, dulce de leche!) and wait until tomorrow. Ingredients 2 cups heavy […]
Chocolate Pecan Shortbread
Makes about 3 dozen cookies These cookies are best when they are nice and crisp, so don’t take them out of the oven too early. Ingredients 1 cup toasted pecans, cooled and chopped 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup […]
Chocolate Sabayon Torte
Makes one 8-inch torte Tortes usually require some planning. You can bake the cake layers in advance and keep them well wrapped in the refrigerator or freezer. Simple syrup and soft ganache also hold well, so that you can make them when you have time. But, the sabayon filling must […]
Chorizo and Poblano Quiche
Makes one 9-inch pie Ingredients All-Butter Pie Dough, unbaked, single crust 1 medium poblano chile 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup diced onion 4 oz chorizo, casings removed, crumbled 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 3 large eggs 1 cup grated Monterey Jack Directions Preheat the oven […]